The day began with strong northerly winds and overcast skies with occasional hail showers, although the afternoon was largely sunny. Seawatching interest was limited to four Common Scoter, 411 Fulmars and a Whimbrel flying north.
Two Great Crested Grebes and a Red-breasted Merganser were off Sewerby, whilst the beach from South Landing to the Outer Head sheltered two Teal, 21 Purple Sandpipers, two Curlew and a Whimbrel.
West of the Dykes, a Grasshopper Warbler remains in residence at Buckton.
